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About Ikkyosai
Ikkyosai is Hitotsubashi University’s massive annual campus festival, held over three days every November at the Kunitachi Campus. (“Ikkyo” comes from Hitotsubashi, and “sai” means festival.)
Over 250 unique events and activities bring the campus to life.
It attracts a diverse crowd, including current students, local residents, alumni, and high school students from all over the country. Last year, we welcomed over 50,000 visitors!
The 57th Ikkyosai will be held on the following dates:
●November 21 (Sat.): 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
●November 22 (Sun.): 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
●November 23 (Mon, Holiday): 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
※Notes: On the last day, food stalls will be closed 30 minutes before the closing time of the festival.
Access
Nearest Train Stations
8 min. walk from JR Kunitachi Station on Chuo Line
20 min. walk from JR Yaho Station on Nambu Line
For those coming by bicycle
You are not allowed to go inside the campus by bicycle. Please park your bicycle in the temporary parking area near the gates.
For those coming by car
General visitors are not allowed to enter the campus by car. Please park in the parking lot outside the university or use public transportation.
Campus Map
Find event details, locations, and your current spot!
Important Notes
Pets
From the standpoint of university sanitation, pets are not allowed on the campus, except for guide dogs, hearing dogs, and service dogs. Pets in cases are also not allowed on the campus.
Alcohol
Entering the university campus under the influence of alcohol, bringing alcoholic beverages, and drinking on the university campus are prohibited. If you do not comply, you will be asked to leave the campus.
Smoking
Smoking is prohibited on campus except in the designated smoking area, which is located next to the Administration Building(Houjin Hombutou/法人本部棟). Please refer to the campus map for the detailed location.
Restricted Areas
During the Ikkyosai, certain areas are restricted to university personnel and the Ikkyosai Steering Committee only. Please follow the signs posted in these areas.
In the case of heavy rain
In case of heavy rain, there may be changes to the content and time of stage events, outdoor events and food stalls. Below is a list of the changes to these events in case of heavy rain.
Stage Events
Stage events on the outdoor stages (Kanematsu-Mae Stage and Houjin-Hombutou-Mae Stage) will be either continued, cancelled or moved to the Gymnasium Stage (Taiikukan Stage) on the East Campus. Please check this page and the Ikkyosai official SNS for information about possible transfers to the Gymnasium Stage and the timetable.
Outdoor Events
Some events may be cancelled in case of rain.
Food Stalls
In case of heavy rain, food stalls on the last day (Nov 23) may close 30 minutes earlier, at 15:00.
Q&A
Q.How can I get the official Ikkyosai Brochure?
A.Brochures are available at the Information Center in front of the Main Building or the West Main Gate. Due to the limited number of copies available, only one copy per group will be distributed.
Q.Is there any barrier-free guide, such as a nursing room or wheelchair ramps for visitors with disabilities?
A.An ‘accessibility map’ is available at the 57th Ikkyosai. Please come to the Information Center in front of the Main Building or the West Main Gate. You can also download the PDF from the button below.
Q.Where is the lost and found?
A.Lost items will be kept at the main headquarters(Hombu / 本部) on each campus during the festival days. If you find or lose an item, please inquire at the main headquarters of your campus. From the following day onward, all items will be stored at the West Headquarters (Nishi-Hombu / 西本部). After the Ikkyosai concludes, items will be kept by our committee for approximately one month.
For all inquiries regarding lost items, please contact us at the email address below:ikkyosai.info@gmail.com.
Q.What should I do if I or someone in my group gets lost?
A.Please come to the West Headquarters (Nishi-Hombu/西本部). We will call you and your companion through the announcement.
Q.Can I leave my baggage somewhere?
A.There is no cloakroom/locker for baggage storage. Please keep your personal belongings with you at all times.
Featured Events
Tea Ceremony Experience
Hitotsubashi Univ. Omotesenke Tea Ceremony Club
Food and Drink
All three days
Bon Odori
Hitotsubashi Univ. Bonodori Club SHOBU
Experience
21st
Aikido Performance
Hitotsubashi Univ. Aikido Club
Performance
23rd
Calligraphy Club Performance
Hitotsubashi University Tansei Calligraphy Club
Performance
21st
Kunitachi Tug-of-War Showdown
Ikkyosai Steering Committee
Experience
22nd
Creative Club Festival
Hitotsubashi Creative Club
Experience
All three days
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